The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SCUPPER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result SCUPPER
- Thwart special constable taking stimulant
- Sink second drink
- Prepared food round middle of kitchen sink
- Ruin meal, introducing a bit of controversy
- Put an end to meal involving carbon
- Cold meal wrapped in foil
- Ruin meal, putting in last of garlic
- Ruin meal with cold starter 7)
- Scotch in one’s cup, perhaps
- Overwhelm head constable interrupting dinner
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The straight part
We know that "Put an end to" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case put an end to = scupper.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does SCUPPER mean?
SCUPPER noun- A drainage hole on the deck of a ship.
- A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof.
- Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle.